Live Calypso Tent Performances from Trinidad's 2026 Carnival: The performances, the laughter, the stories and the energy of Calypso 2026. Our first post from the tent features a song that went from a Christmas Parang vibe to a beloved Calypso favorite for 2026: we present the live performance of "Pensioner's Anthem" by Ninja.
Kenson “Ninja” Neptune lit up the debut night of the Kaiso Karavan Calypso Tent with one of the funniest—and realest—calypsos of the season. Pensioner’s Anthem is a joyful, mischievous reminder that growing older does not mean your life is over. In true calypso fashion, Ninja turns everyday truth into humor and comedy into social commentary.
This one speaks directly to the elders in the audience: after decades of working, raising families, and holding society together, it’s finally time to enjoy the golden years. Ninja urges pensioners to live their best life—spend your pension and NIS, buy nice clothes, pay your bills, eat what you feel for, pop your champagne, and dance without apology. The message is simple and powerful: “Not because you retire… that doesn’t mean you expire.”
The humor lands because it’s true. Too often, society treats older folks as if their story is finished. With wit, rhythm, and a groove that had the tent roaring, Ninja flips this narrative. He pokes fun at family members who suddenly become genuinely interested in your pension card, your property, and your will—all while reminding elders to enjoy their money now, before others fight over it later.
It’s no surprise the song is already one of the most popular calypsos of the year, getting heavy rotation on WACK Visual Radio and building momentum heading into Calypso Fiesta in San Fernando. Expect this one to connect deeply with the crowd—the humor is sharp, the message is uplifting, and the delivery is pure Ninja.
Calypso at its best makes you laugh, think, and celebrate life. Pensioner’s Anthem does all three with style.
Thanks to WACK Visual Radio 90.1 FM for streaming the show and posting Ninja's performance on YouTube.
Production Notes/Music Credits:
Song Title: Pensioner's Anthem
Artist/Performed by: Kenson Neptune
Sobriquet: Ninja
Live Performance at: Kaiso Karavan
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago.
Genre: Calypso 🎶
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